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Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit NG?

Finnish passport holders need a visa for Nigeria. Since 1 May 2025, Nigeria has replaced visa-on-arrival with a mandatory online eVisa that must be obtained before travel. Apply for the Tourism eVisa (F5A) on the official NIS portal, which grants a single-entry stay of up to 30 days. A Finland (FI) ordinary passport holder traveling to Nigeria for tourism requires a visa. Nigeria is not in the Schengen area, so EU/ETIAS short-stay rules do not apply. Effective 1 May 2025 under the Nigeria Visa Policy 2025 (NVP 2025), the Nigeria Immigration Service phased out the Visa-on-Arrival program and introduced a fully online eVisa system covering most nationalities, including Finland. Finland is a non-ECOWAS country, so the ECOWAS visa exemption does not apply. Finnish tourists must apply online via the official NIS eVisa portal (evisa.immigration.gov.ng) before departure, paying the visa fee plus processing charges, and receive an approval by email (typically within 24-48 hours) that must be printed and presented on arrival, where an endorsement is placed in the passport. The relevant category is the Tourism Visa (F5A): single entry, valid 90 days from issuance, allowing a stay of up to 30 days, non-extendable. Required documents include a passport with at least six months validity, a passport photo, return/onward ticket, hotel reservation or host address, and proof of sufficient funds (a 180-day bank statement). Travelers should also complete the online landing/exit card. Because sources are consistent and the no-visa channel does not exist for Finnish nationals, the verdict is eVisa (visa required, obtained online).
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa - Tourism Visa (F5A), applied online before travel
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
Approx. USD 170 visa fee for many EU nationals; total typically USD 300-329 incl. processing/service charges (fees vary, USD-denominated)
consular fee only
Processing time
Typically 24-48 hours after submission and payment
standard track
Validity
90 days from date of issuance
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eVisa eligibility and category
As a Finnish (non-ECOWAS) national, confirm you need the Tourism Visa (F5A). Visa-on-arrival was abolished on 1 May 2025; you must obtain the eVisa online before traveling.
· Tourism F5A· Pre-arrival
/02
Gather required documents
Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months, a recent passport photo, return/onward ticket, hotel reservation or host address in Nigeria, and a 180-day bank statement showing sufficient funds.
· 6-month passport· Bank statement
/03
Create an account and apply online
Register and complete the application on the official NIS eVisa portal at evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Select Tourism (F5A) as the visa type.
· evisa.immigration.gov.ng
/04
Upload documents and pay fees
Upload supporting documents and pay the visa fee plus the bank/processing charges online with a card. Keep the payment confirmation.
· Card payment· USD fees
/05
Receive eVisa approval by email
Approval is normally issued within 24-48 hours and sent by email. Print the eVisa approval to carry with you.
· 24-48h· Print copy
/06
Complete entry formalities on arrival
Complete the online landing card, then present your printed eVisa and passport at the border, where immigration places a visa endorsement/sticker in your passport.
· Landing card· Passport endorsement
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Finnish passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay, with blank pages
required
Approved Nigeria eVisa (F5A) printout obtained before travel
required
Recent passport-style photograph (digital and/or printed)
required
Confirmed return or onward air ticket
required
Hotel reservation or written host address in Nigeria
required
Proof of sufficient funds - 180-day bank statement
required
Online landing/exit card completed before arrival
required
Visa and processing fees paid (card), payment receipt kept
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
recommended
For minors under 18: birth certificate and parental consent letter
conditional
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourism eVisa fee (F5A)~USD 170Base government visa fee for many EU nationals; amount is set by Nigeria and may vary
Bank/processing charge~USD 20+Mandatory online payment processing charge added to the visa fee
Total payable (typical EU national)USD 300-329Commonly reported all-in cost for EU/UK/Australian citizens after 2025 fee increase
Total estimateUSD 190 — USD 329incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online eVisa processing
24-48 hours
Approval emailed within 24-48 hours of submitting a complete application and payment; apply several days ahead to allow for any portal or document issues.
Embassy/consular processing
Several business days to 2 weeks
For cases that fall outside the online route or require an embassy-issued visa; contact the Nigerian mission accredited to Finland.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Visa-on-arrival abolished (May 2025)
Under the Nigeria Visa Policy 2025, the VoA program was discontinued from 1 May 2025 and replaced by a mandatory pre-arrival eVisa for most travelers.
High
/02
Finland is a non-ECOWAS country
Only ECOWAS member-state citizens are exempt from the eVisa; Finnish nationals are not exempt and must apply.
High
/03
Tourism is a visa-issuing purpose
Short tourist visits are handled under the Tourism Visa (F5A) category, which is issued as an eVisa.
High
/04
No mutual visa-waiver with Finland
There is no bilateral visa-waiver agreement allowing Finnish ordinary passport holders to enter Nigeria without a visa.
Medium
/05
Single-entry, non-extendable limits
The F5A eVisa is single entry and cannot be extended inside Nigeria, so longer or multi-entry trips require a different visa class.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
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/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Finland to Nigeria route verified
Verified against the Nigeria Immigration Service eVisa portal and official Tourism Visa (F5A) page plus immigration advisories: visa required via mandatory online eVisa following the May 2025 abolition of visa-on-arrival. Single entry, 30-day stay, 90-day validity confirmed.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Finnish citizen still get a visa on arrival in Nigeria?—
No. Nigeria discontinued visa-on-arrival on 1 May 2025. Finnish travelers must obtain an eVisa online before departure and present the printed approval on arrival.
How long can I stay in Nigeria on the tourism eVisa?+
How much does the Nigeria tourism eVisa cost for a Finnish national?+
How long does the eVisa take to process?+
What documents do I need to apply?+
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